Anamorphidae
Anamorphidae
Classification
- Phylum: Arthropoda
- Subphylum: Hexapoda
- Class: Insecta
- Order: Coleoptera
- Suborder: Polyphaga
- Superfamily: Coccinelloidea
- Family: Anamorphidae
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Anamorphidae: //ænəˈmɔːrfɪdiː//
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Summary
Anamorphidae is a family of beetles in the superfamily Coccinelloidea, comprising 11 species in 6 genera in North America and approximately 170 species in 36 genera worldwide. Members of this family are found in various regions globally, thriving mostly as fungivores that feed on fungal spores.
Distribution
Worldwide, with a focus on major zoogeographical regions and across the US, mostly eastern.
Diet
Fungivores, consuming fungal spores during both adult and larval stages.
Evolution
Formerly included within the family Endomychidae.
Tags
- Anamorphidae
- Coleoptera
- Beetles
- Fungivores
- Coccinelloidea